My Super Science Heroes: Marie Curie and Alan Turing
My Super Science Heroes, a new series authored by Karla Valenti, introduces children to the world’s most impactful scientists.
Year: 2021
What was the wild ancestor of cattle?
Cattle were first domesticated around 10,500 years ago, but today there are no wild cattle. What was the wild ancestor of the cow?
Nests, Neurons, and the Evolution of Behavior
Evolution is a beautiful process. We tend to appreciate its elegance most when looking backward into deep time, to our distant ancestors, or to dinosaurs.
Narwhal tusks expose climate change
Like rings in a tree trunk, narwal tusks have growth rings that give us a window into changing conditions in the Arctic climate.
Tracing the Origins of Ocean Garbage Patches
Where do garbage patches come from, what garbage is in them, how do they form, and how can we clean them up once and for all?
One Million Volunteers Could One Day Revolutionize Medicine
NIH program promises to revolutionize medicine and cure some of the nation’s deadliest diseases. Hundreds of thousands of volunteers are needed.
Researchers Find Tissue Damage from Covid-19
Researchers are finding extensive tissue damage from COVID-19, a systemic illness that damages cells and organs throughout the body.
Is Depression In Our Genes?
Scientists suspect there is a biological basis for depression–it may even be coded for in our DNA. is depression in our genes?
Plankton Predict Red Sea Fishing Success
Phytoplankton blooms hold the key to setting sustainable and fair fishing quotas each year—a win-win situation for the economy and the ecosystem.
Women in STEM: You Don’t Look Like a Scientist
There are many women in STEM professions, yet research shows women who look feminine are still judged less likely to be scientists.